20 places to discover
Baird Bay Experience is an eco-tourism operator based at Baird Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, about 45 km from Streaky Bay. It offers guided boat tours to swim and snorkel with Australian sea lions and bottlenose dolphins in the sheltered waters of Baird Bay. The bay is known for its resident sea lion colony on Jones Island and calm, shallow conditions ideal for wildlife encounters.
Cai Rang Floating Market is the largest and most famous floating market in the Mekong Delta, located on the Cai Rang River in Cai Rang District, Can Tho City. Formed in the early 20th century, it functions as a wholesale market where boats advertise produce on tall poles called cay beo. Vendors sell fruits, vegetables and local foods directly from boats. Recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, it showcases the river-based trading culture of southern Vietnam.
Ca Mau Floating Market is a traditional river market on the Ganh Hao River in Ward 8, Ca Mau City, Ca Mau Province, at the southern tip of Vietnam. Boats gather to trade fresh produce, seafood and household goods directly on the water, using the distinctive cay beo pole to display wares. Smaller and more local than Mekong Delta markets further north, it offers an authentic glimpse of Mekong Delta riverine commerce and daily life.
Can Gio Monkey Island is a wildlife tourism area located in Long Hoa Commune, Can Gio District, about 50 km southeast of central Ho Chi Minh City. Situated within the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is home to over 1,000 long-tailed macaques living in a semi-wild mangrove environment. The site combines wildlife viewing, mangrove forest scenery and family-friendly attractions.
Con Quy (Tortoise Islet) is a small river islet on the Tien River in Tan Thach Commune, Chau Thanh District, Ben Tre, now part of Vinh Long Province. It is one of the four islets Long, Lan, Quy, Phung in the Mekong Delta. Known for lush fruit orchards, coconut groves and tranquil canals, it offers agritourism experiences such as fruit tasting, honey tea and traditional Don Ca Tai Tu music within a rural riverine landscape.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is Thailand's most famous floating market, located in Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province, about 100 km southwest of Bangkok. Centered on the Khlong Damnoen Saduak canal, it is known for vendors selling fruits, snacks and handicrafts from wooden longtail boats. Established along a historic 19th-century canal, it offers a distinctive view of traditional canal-side trading and remains a major cultural and tourist attraction.
Donsol Whale Shark Interaction is a regulated marine wildlife tourism activity based at the Donsol Whale Shark Interaction Center in Barangay Dancalan, Donsol, Sorsogon. Donsol is recognized as the Whale Shark Capital of the World due to seasonal aggregations of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) locally called butanding. Visitors join guided boat tours to observe and snorkel with whale sharks in open waters under strict interaction guidelines managed by the local tourism office.
Don Wai Market is a historic riverside market on the Tha Chin River in Bang Krathuek, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, about 30 km southwest of Bangkok. Established over a century ago as a trading hub for riverside farming communities, it is known for its wooden shophouses, extensive Thai food stalls, and traditional sweets. The market retains its old community atmosphere and is a popular day-trip destination for food-focused visitors.
Hon Mun Island is a small island in Nha Trang Bay, about 10 km southeast of Cau Da Port in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. It is the core zone of Hon Mun Marine Protected Area, Vietnam's first marine protected area established in 2001. The island is noted for its black granite cliffs, clear waters, and high marine biodiversity with coral reefs and tropical fish, making it a center for snorkeling and diving tourism.
Kaja Island (Pulau Kaja) is a forested river island in the Rungan River near Sei Gohong, north of Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan. Managed by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS Foundation) as part of the Nyaru Menteng program, it serves as a pre-release natural habitat for rehabilitated Bornean orangutans learning forest skills before release into the wild.
Khlong Khon Mangrove Forest is a community-managed mangrove conservation area in Khlong Khon Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Songkhram District, Samut Songkhram Province, near the Gulf of Thailand. Established to restore mangroves degraded by shrimp farming, it features dense mangrove channels, wooden boardwalks and a visitor centre. It is notable for ecotourism activities such as boat tours, mangrove planting and traditional mud skiing, and for its role in coastal ecosystem protection.
Kiluan Bay is a coastal bay and beach area located in Kiluan Negeri Village, Kelumbayan District, Tanggamus Regency, Lampung, Indonesia, facing the Indian Ocean and Sunda Strait. It is widely known for resident bottlenose and spinner dolphins that can be observed on early-morning boat trips. The bay features white sandy beaches, clear waters, small islands and a traditional fishing village setting, making it a notable marine ecotourism destination in southern Sumatra.
Ko Nui is a small uninhabited limestone islet in Khanom Bay, Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Located a short longtail boat ride from the mainland, it is known for a small cave containing a freshwater spring linked to the legend of Luang Pu Thuat. The islet is a popular stop on Khanom pink dolphin watching boat tours and offers scenic karst scenery, clear water and photo opportunities.
Menjangan Island is a small uninhabited island off the northwest coast of Bali, within West Bali National Park in Gerokgak, Buleleng Regency. Known as Deer Island, it is renowned for its pristine coral reefs, wall diving and snorkeling sites with high visibility. The island features white sand beaches, no permanent residents, and a hilltop Ganesha temple. Access is by licensed boat from Labuan Lalang or Banyuwedang with a park permit.
Olele Marine Park is a marine tourism park located in Olele Village, Kabila Bone District, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Province, Sulawesi. It is renowned for its well-preserved coral reefs and the endemic Salvador Dali sponge (Spheciospongia vagabunda). The park is a popular diving and snorkeling destination with clear waters, diverse marine biodiversity, and relatively shallow reef sites accessible near the shore.
The Sunken Cemetery is a historic memorial off the coast of Barangay Bonbon in Catarman, Camiguin, marked by a large white cross standing in the sea. The cemetery was submerged following the 1871 eruption of Mount Vulcan which sank the town of Catarman and its burial ground. Today the cross serves as a memorial to those buried there and is a well-known landmark visited by boat, with views of the coastline and Mount Vulcan.
Tha Kha Floating Market is a small, traditional floating market in Tha Kha Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand. Set on a quiet canal surrounded by coconut palm plantations, it retains an authentic community character unlike larger tourist markets. Vendors paddle wooden boats selling fresh produce, prepared foods and coconut sugar products. Known for early-morning trading, it preserves the traditional canal-side way of life of the Mae Klong basin.
Tra On Floating Market is a traditional river market located on the Hau River at Tra On Town in Tra On District, Vinh Long Province, in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Situated near the confluence of the Hau and Mang Thit rivers, it is one of the last authentic floating markets in the region. Vendors trade fruits, vegetables and local products directly from boats, preserving a long-standing riverine trading culture and offering visitors an authentic glimpse of delta life.
Tung Prong Thong is a protected mangrove forest at the Prasae River estuary in Pak Nam Prasae, Klaeng District, Rayong Province. Known as the Golden Mangrove Field, it is noted for dense Ceriops and Rhizophora trees whose young leaves appear golden in sunlight. A wooden boardwalk of about 2 kilometers allows visitors to explore the wetland, which was restored as a conservation and community eco-tourism project and is now a popular nature attraction in eastern Thailand.
Vam Sat Ecotourism Site is an ecotourism destination within the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City. Located about 50 km southeast of central Ho Chi Minh City, it protects extensive mangrove forests, wetlands and waterways. Recognized as part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is notable for its biodiversity, bird sanctuary, bat lagoon, crocodile area and observation tower, offering guided boat tours and nature-based visitor experiences.